To march in place at quick time, the command is mark time, MARCH. The
command may be given from the HALT, marching at quick time, half step or double
time in place. It may be given as either foot strikes the deck.
- When halted. On the command mark time, shift your weight to your right leg
slightly without noticeable movement. On the command MARCH, beginning with your
left foot, then alternating, raise each foot so that the ball of the foot is
approximately 2 inches and the heel approximately 4 inches from the deck at a
cadence of 120 steps per minute. Swing your arms naturally as in marching.
- When marching at quick time. On the command MARCH, take one more 30-inch
step as if coming to a HALT. Bring your heels together. Begin marking time
without loss of cadence.
- To resume the march at quick time, the command is forward, MARCH. On the
command MARCH, take one more step in place. Move out with a 30-inch step.
- When marching at double time in place. On the command, MARCH, take one
more step in place at double time. Commence marking time.
